--- product_id: 1673226 title: "ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System" brand: "art" price: "£288.88" currency: GBP in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Wide 5Hz-50kHz frequency response for rich sound LED & Analog meters for precise level monitoring Variable Input Impedance for perfect mic matching ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System **Brand:** art **Price:** £288.88 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎛️ Elevate Your Sound, Command Your Studio Vibe ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System by art - **How much does it cost?** £288.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system) ## Best For - art enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted art brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Built to Perform & Last:** Toroidal transformer and rugged metal chassis ensure quiet, reliable pro-level performance session after session. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Variable input impedance adapts seamlessly to any mic type, from large condensers to ribbon mics. - • **Rock-Solid Output Protection:** Enhanced OPL limiter safeguards your signal chain from distortion and overloads. - • **Precision Monitoring at a Glance:** Dual analog and LED input meters keep your levels perfectly balanced and clipping-free. - • **Tailor Your Tone with V3 Variable Valve Voicing:** Dial in warm, vintage tube character or crisp clarity for vocals, guitars, bass, and more. ## Overview The ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System is a versatile two-channel tube preamp featuring ART’s proprietary V3 Variable Valve Voicing and variable input impedance for unmatched tonal flexibility. Equipped with dual analog and LED meters, a wide 5Hz-50kHz frequency response, and enhanced output protection limiting, it delivers warm, low-distortion sound ideal for vocals, guitars, bass, and more. Designed with a toroidal transformer and rugged metal build, the TPS II offers professional-grade reliability and sonic clarity at an accessible price point, making it a top choice for home studios and entry-level pros alike. ## Description From the Manufacturer The TPS II (Tube Preamp System 2) is a two channel high performance preamplifier coupled with ART’s proprietary V3™ (Variable Valve Voicing) functionality. With variable valve voicing, the TPS II is completely versatile and maintains a high quality of performance you would expect from an ART tube preamp. The TPS II also features variable input impedance which allows users to dial in and match any microphone type from large condensers to ribbon mics. Like it’s predecessor, the DPS, our newly improved V3 feature provides optimized reference points to begin the recording process for guitars, bass guitars, synths, acoustic instruments, percussion, vocals and more. Unique to its’ class, the TPS II provides level monitoring with two analog meters as well as two newly added input monitoring LED meters. High-Z instruments or balanced microphone signals are input through front and rear panel jacks. This newly enhanced TPS II can accept +20 dB peaks while maintaining over 120 dB dynamic range, quiet performance and incredibly low distortion. ART’s legendary tube stage maintains our classic "warm sound" and adds additional tube voicing specifically tailored to vocal, guitar, bass, and acoustic instruments making the TPS II an incredible DI box. Our OPL™ (Output Protection Limiting) feature is also included to control overshoots and normalize levels before clipping occurs. The TPS II was conceived, designed and manufactured to the highest standards to provide years of quiet, reliable performance. Audition one, and you too will know why the TPS II is indeed the most cost effective professional mic preamp system you’ll find on the market today. Review: Very happy with my first preamp - I became interested in tube preamps after reading an interview with one of my favorite guitarists, Greg Sage. He built his own that can be heard on all the Wipers records. I loved that sound, especially on the vocals and guitar. I first did cursory research into tube preamps, I found they can be cost prohibitive, especially if you want a 2 channel model as I did. I’ve used my akai interface’s preamps for several years and then done the rest in the box with plugins. Because I’m a hobbyist, this didn’t matter to me at first, but as I dived deeper into home recording, I wanted to improve the quality of my signal in order to make better mixes. There’s nothing worse than spending hours during mixing trying to “polish a turd”, so to speak. We’ve all been there and dealt with that frustration. A preamp can make improvements from the beginning to your unmixed signal, which makes for an overall better recording experience. At the same time, I didn’t want to pay $500 plus for something that I had no experience with. As others have said this, this is a entry level preamp, but the one I received has made a noticeable improvement to my mixes right away. And it is an affordable two channel model. I suggest taking the time to test each setting on the TPS with the mic you’re using to ensure it will suit your needs. I’ve used it with an MXL 770 on vocals and it sounds great with a little eq and compression afterward. I’ve also used both channels when tracking guitar using an sm57 and a beta 57. The most noticeable thing I’ve noticed is that the preamp adds pleasant clarity to these things, making it far more enjoyable to listen to. I’ve also noticed my tracks take reverbs and other timed effects much better than previously. I’m interested to how it will sound on drum overheads and will experiment with this later. To close, this is a great entry level product. I suggest it to hobbyists like myself who have never “bitten the bullet” with outboard gear and are looking to expand their audio engineering knowledge. At a later time, I’ll purchase a more professional preamp, but for now I’m very pleased with this. Thank you! Review: Like - Sounds is good ## Features - Variable Input Impedance Newly enhanced V3 Variable Valve Voicing LED input meter - Analog output meter Enhanced ART Tube Technology Automatically switches between instrument and mic preamp - Wide frequency response (5hz-50kHz) Enhanced OPL Output Protection Limiter Toroidal transformer ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002E58DS | | Best Sellers Rank | #82,881 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #155 in Microphone Preamps | | Color Name | Blue | | Color Screen | No | | Compatible Devices | Guitar | | Connector Type | XLR, 6.35mm Jack | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (85) | | Date First Available | October 2, 2001 | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 8.1 pounds | | Item model number | TPS II | | Material Type | Metal | | Output Wattage | 30 Watts | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 19.02 x 1.75 inches | ## Product Details - **Brand:** ART - **Color:** Blue - **Compatible Devices:** Guitar - **Material:** Metal - **Output Wattage:** 30 Watts ## Images ![ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QWrHpgyBL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Hi, i want to change the tubes of my art tps ii, can anybody advice me ? thanks** A: Hi Julio, a lot of people like to swap them out with JJ ecc83s or something along those lines. **Q: How to send stereo signal from one channel to a stereo amp?** A: The ART TPS II has two channels. but if you mean does it run in stereo, no. One output per input. It does have balanced and unbalanced outputs. Using both at the same time may cause several issues. Noise and db level differences. You could try splitting the output with a "Y" splitter, but that may cause unwanted noise as well. **Q: Can I power this unit with 220V ?** A: Hasan,Sorry, this specific unit will not allow 220V. Power Requirements 110-125 VAC, 16W.If you have any questions, please let us know and we will be able to assist you. **Q: How can I get this preamp to function like a regular pream for my home stereo.** A: You need a recording interface with line level inputs ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very happy with my first preamp *by D***Y on October 12, 2020* I became interested in tube preamps after reading an interview with one of my favorite guitarists, Greg Sage. He built his own that can be heard on all the Wipers records. I loved that sound, especially on the vocals and guitar. I first did cursory research into tube preamps, I found they can be cost prohibitive, especially if you want a 2 channel model as I did. I’ve used my akai interface’s preamps for several years and then done the rest in the box with plugins. Because I’m a hobbyist, this didn’t matter to me at first, but as I dived deeper into home recording, I wanted to improve the quality of my signal in order to make better mixes. There’s nothing worse than spending hours during mixing trying to “polish a turd”, so to speak. We’ve all been there and dealt with that frustration. A preamp can make improvements from the beginning to your unmixed signal, which makes for an overall better recording experience. At the same time, I didn’t want to pay $500 plus for something that I had no experience with. As others have said this, this is a entry level preamp, but the one I received has made a noticeable improvement to my mixes right away. And it is an affordable two channel model. I suggest taking the time to test each setting on the TPS with the mic you’re using to ensure it will suit your needs. I’ve used it with an MXL 770 on vocals and it sounds great with a little eq and compression afterward. I’ve also used both channels when tracking guitar using an sm57 and a beta 57. The most noticeable thing I’ve noticed is that the preamp adds pleasant clarity to these things, making it far more enjoyable to listen to. I’ve also noticed my tracks take reverbs and other timed effects much better than previously. I’m interested to how it will sound on drum overheads and will experiment with this later. To close, this is a great entry level product. I suggest it to hobbyists like myself who have never “bitten the bullet” with outboard gear and are looking to expand their audio engineering knowledge. At a later time, I’ll purchase a more professional preamp, but for now I’m very pleased with this. Thank you! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like *by M***H on October 12, 2025* Sounds is good ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ain't nothing like it... *by F***T on May 4, 2025* don't know how anyone could be disliking this. For any reason. These have been sold for years in the same format. Unfortunately the price continues to constantly inflate. Just glad they keep it in production. I'm using it as a tube preamp for everything. Especially extended/standard range guitars. Ain't no pedal or guitar gear comparable or equal. TPS-2 monster gain structure will boost the cheapest pickups or long pedal / FX chains. The great feature about it is you can go HI-Z LO-Z in and come out HI-Z OR LO-Z out! And both at once! Try that with cheesy, inflated guitar pedals! Just that feature alone makes this a "must have" guitar unit. It's still available as a single mono channel stand alone unit, however the rack unit stores easily and you will find an additional use for the second channel in the path. Using TPS-2 as a preamp into a power amplifier for stereo guitar is not only, the best way, it's probably the ONLY WAY. (Does anyone make stereo guitar preamps anymore??) There Ain't nothing like the sound or flexibility of dual pedal chains in stereo! Stereo outs using pedals are not as accurate nor as clear of a stereo format. Pedal chains performance are increased weather they are fed from the input or the output. High gain signal structure that is controllable and directable. Please don't stop production of this benchmark unit. ## Frequently Bought Together - ART TPS II Tube Preamplifier System - Cable Matters 2-Pack Premium Short XLR to XLR Cables - 3ft, Male to Female Microphone Cable, Oxygen-Free Copper (OFC) Mic Cord, Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1673226-art-tps-ii-tube-preamplifier-system) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-28*